Palm PalmTM m100 - Manual (Page 14)

Page 6 Introduction to Your Handheld
Using the backlight
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information
on your handheld, you can use the backlight to illuminate your screen.
To activate the backlight:
■ Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds.
Release the button when the backlight turns on.
Tip: In addition, you can assign the full-screen pen stroke to activate
the backlight. See “Pen preferences” in Chapter 7 for details.
To turn off the backlight:
■ Press and hold the power button for about two seconds. The
backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of inactivity)
with the Auto-off feature. See “Auto-off delay” in Chapter 7 for
more information.
Application
buttons Activates the individual handheld applications that
correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List, and Note Pad. If your
handheld is turned off, pressing any application
button activates the handheld and opens the
corresponding application. This is the fastest way to
open an application.
Tip: See “Buttons preferences” in Chapter 7 for
details on reassigning these buttons to
activate any application on your handheld.
Scroll
buttons/
Clock
control Displays text and other information that extends
beyond the handheld screen area.
When your handheld is on, pressing the lower
button scrolls down to view information below the
viewing area, and pressing the upper button scrolls
up to view information above the viewing area.
When your handheld is off, pressing the top button
displays the time. Holding down the top button for a
few seconds turns on the backlight so you can see the
time if lighting conditions are poor.
Changeable
face plate Protects your handheld and enables you to
personalize your handheld’s appearance.